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[–] 10 points 1 year ago (21 children)

Brunost, brown cheese, which is something of an acquired taste. Cherry cheese. Tubed caviar, which is not the fancy gourmet dish you'd expect from the name. Offhand that's what comes to mind about uniquely Norwegian stuff.

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  • [–] 6 points 1 year ago* (7 children)

    This kind of shit, alone, should be enough of an argument in favor of multicultralism...

    I'm sure they're fine, but just reading the things you just listed made me lose my appetite lol

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  • [–] 8 points 1 year ago (6 children)

    It's not a great list, but alot has been left out.

    We also have, sheep and cabbage, lye-fish, whale, and blood pudding boiled in milk.

    You know what, yeah I'll go get a Döner.

    Luckily we are a pretty multicultural society at least in the cities and everyone has brought their delicious foods over. Shame that were so sensitive to spice that some people think salt is to spicy :D

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  • [–] 4 points 1 year ago (2 children)

    I saw the sheep and cabbage, and I was expecting more of a stew, but all the pics looks like meat cut a minimum amount to fit in the pot with a quartered cabbage head tossed in. I mean, I'm sure I'd still like it as I like lamb (never found mutton here) and cabbage, but they don't really seem to have gone for any kind of enticing presentation.

    The lye part of the lutefisk doesn't turn me off so much, but the descriptions calling it jelly-like don't make my mouth water. Especially as it has the bones still in it if I recall correctly.

    Whale has always intrigued me, but I feel I've heard more bad than good about the taste, plus I'd probably feel really bad about trying it.

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  • [–] 4 points 1 year ago (1 child)

    It is literally just sheep and cabbage in layers in a big pot boiled with whole black peppercorns until your whole neighbourhood smells like farts. Served as a slop in a soup bowl.

    The lutefisk is jelly like, doesn't always have bones and the taste is a bit weird since it's very base-y (as opposed to acidic Wich is more prevalent in most foods). it is also served with a bunch of different condiments and sides depending on where in the country you are. My favorites are: side of mashed peas and boiled potatoes, on the fish i put bacon bits and it's liquid fat, some brown cheese, and syrup.

    These two are actually in my top ten dishes and I'd be down to have them whenever, but it's generally sheep/cabbage in lamb season, and lutefisk is a Christmas dish.

    Whale is like having a steak, but the cow only ate fish for its whole life. It's not great but it's also not terrible in an interesting way.

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  • [–] 4 points 1 year ago (12 children)

    I'd give that brunost a go, couldn't find anything on cherry cheese, and the tubed caviar sounds like something my girlfriend would absolutely keep on hand. I'll have to keep an eye out for these things.

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  • [–] 4 points 1 year ago (11 children)

    Where do you live? I understand the states have a big Norwegian community.

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  • [–] 5 points 1 year ago (10 children)

    I'm East Coast between Philadelphia and New York. I think of the center north (Michigan/Minnesota) as where all the Scandinavians are.

    I saw some things say Ikea stocked the Kelles Kaviar, but now they either don't have it or they have some inferior house brand.

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  • [–] 4 points 1 year ago (7 children)

    Happy to mail some stuff if you're willing to pay for postage :) (and tariffs).

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  • [–] 4 points 1 year ago (3 children)

    The tariff seems surprisingly low at 15% as far as I can tell, but I'm not sure Dear Leader's current mood. That shipping looks as though it could add up quickly, especially compared to the price of actual product being mailed if we're talking junk food! 😄

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  • [–] 2 points 1 year ago (2 children)

    I'd go in with you if you wanted. I order stuff from Europe all the time and it's fine. PM if you want.

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  • [–] 1 point 1 year ago (1 child)

    I appreciate it! I'm checking out a store in CT to maybe place an order since I'm in 1 day shipping range.

    Getting perishables that I have no clue how they're supposed to taste to begin with from strangers has me a little cautious. At least for the first time. No offense! 😁

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  • [–] 2 points 1 year ago

    Haha I get it! I'm more curious than cautious when it comes to things like this, for better or for worse. So far, I've only had good experiences. Just offered because I don't think we live all that far apart.

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  • [–] 1 point 1 year ago (2 children)

    I was looking at Scandinavian Butik since they are in the overnight shipping range for me.

    If you feel like making any recommendations, I'd grab a few things. I see they have brown cheese and the tube caviar.

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